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Our Deepest Fear is not that we are inadequate....but that we are powerful beyond measure.  

Fear is what holds us back.  Holds us back from taking that first step towards being powerful beyond measure and successful.  Fear is that tight feeling we get in our chest when we think of trying something new. 

 Sometimes when I am talking to business people about using Pinterest I can see that fear - fear of trying something new to market their product. 

 Fear that I am not telling the truth......................

Fear that it won't work...........................................

Fear that it will be money wasted..........................

But what if it is a powerful marketing tool and you did not give up?

Pinterest is upgrading daily and amazing things are happening.  Let your own light shine and step out there and take a look.  Your brave step will shine the light for others to use the powerful Pinterest tools that are more viral and have a longer shelf life than any other social media. 

Actually the Pinterest Pro website is gone.  A client mentioned  that when she clicked on my link,she got a screen that looked like the top picture to the right.  The problem was Pinterest Pro did not know the difference between your website being developed, the hosting of your website, your domain name? You purchase your domain name (URL), someone develops your website for you (writes it, lays it out and all that fancy stuff), and then someone hosts the website for you.  I thought it was all in one.  

 I realize some of you are thinking, "Everybody knows that.” I did not. Wait a minute it gets more interesting. A couple of years ago,  I was advised by my "coach" to use a person in India to do my website. Therefore, I hired the Indian person to create a website for me. I thought all was fine. What I did not know was that he was hosting the website on his server (do not laugh if I used the wrong term) in India. This person disappeared, He was nowhere to be found. As a result, I no longer have a website. I really did not want to make a quick trip to India.

 I did not know what to do so I contacted, Billy Bob (name changed to protect the unknowing). He explained to me what had happened and gave me advice I wish I had already received - It is OK to have you website developed by someone in India but always have it hosted by a reputable firm here such as GoDaddy, Blue Host, etc. "OHHHHHH." Thank goodness, I had learned a few lessons along the way and had copies of all my files. 

If you tried to use www.pinterestpro.com, you got the picture at the bottom. That is because I am having a new website built and I have purchased the pinterestpro.com URL. New website coming soon!  Lesson learned.  My business world tuition keeps going up. I think I have a doctorate by now.J

Top 10 Benefits of Social Media

Ten benefits of social media are presented in this video.  I borrowed the list from Complete Developer's eNewsletter because I have a lot of respect for the company. . The eNewsletter gives more information about each one.

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 If you would like to read the article go to  www.completedeveloper.com. 

Many small business owners will look at this and think social media is the end all, cure all.  What the small business owner doesn't realize is how much time it takes to develop that following, resulting in unreal expectations.  As a small business owner please remember the following about social media: 

• Pin, post, upload, etc. consistently 
• Cross promotion between the social medias is vital
• Having an email list to make clients aware  is golden
• Takes a lot of time and effort to search for your target market 
• Give the social media time to develop 
• Think long term

If you remember this points and are diligent, social media can be an awesome asset to your marketing plan. 

How Do You Choose Names for Your Pinterest Boards?

One of the Top 3 questions I get asked is "How Do I Choose Names for My Pinterest Boards?"  Peers seem to be more concerned about the name of their boards than the description of their pins.  Below is a short video giving hints for naming your boards.  Shadow, the Pinterest Tipster, sends the message "Enjoy and take notes." 

Do you Need a Website?

Think a website is not important.  Think again.  That is where you make the sale. However, don't just throw one up there.  Think carefully about who you hire.  Take a look at these hints before you look.
For more information click here http://blog.completedeveloper.com/doing-it-right-the-first-time-5-ways-building-a-website-is-like-building-a-house-or-office/

Pinterest and SEO

Hear a lot of talk about SEO and wonder how to improve it for your business.  One sure way is with Pinterest.  Watch the video and get some helpful hints about what to do.  How many of these tactics do you use now?

Keep it Pinteresting!!

Everything You Know About Pinterest Is Wrong

MORE NEWS FROM SHADOW THE TIPSTER

"Pinterest is just a bunch of women" - 60% of consumer purchases are made by females; single females are the top real estate buyers

"Pinterest is just a bunch of info about crafts, weddings" - architecture, travel, real estate are all on Pinterest

"Pinterest is just a blue collar platform" - Doctors, lawyers, government contractors, bankers (white collar industries) are on Pinterest

Since I specialize in Pinterest, I hear these statements often.  I just laugh because I know Pinterest is growing everyday.  I read.  Novel idea, right?  When I saw the charts in the picture below in an article, I couldn't resist making a few points.  Enjoy.